Norway’s coastline is the second longest in the world with more than 1,000 fjords of all sizes.Protecting this from adversaries is a challenge, but the country can count on a number of fast-reaction craft designed to hit hard and then disappear.The Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class corvette was designed specifically for anti-invasion operations in the littoral waters of Norway’s fjords.More: https://www.forces.net/technology/sea-vessels/skjold-class-corvette-norways-small-punchy-coastal-defence-vessel#forcesnews #navy #norway #ship #corvetteSubscribe to Forces News: http://bit.ly/1OraazCCheck out our website: https://www.forces.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcesnews/?hl=enX: https://twitter.com/ForcesNews
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) Europes oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway, on Tuesday welcomed Denmarks King Frederik and his Australian-born wife, Queen Mary, on their second official visit abroad
Analysts say Russia is adopting a so-called hybrid approach to growing its strategic influence in the Arctic, through research, increased maritime activities and tourism. For the inhabitants of one remote Norwegian community, the announcement of a new boat bringing tourists from Russia means more than just a few extra visitors. Henry Wilkins reports from Svalbard, Norway.
The plot of land halfway between Norway and the Arctic is for sale but it comes at a cost at 258million.
In Barentsburg, Norway, a coal mining town in the high Arctic, Ukrainian residents lived side by side with Russians. Since Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine, however, Ukrainians have left the town after finding themselves in conflict with the Russian community. Henry Wilkins reports from Barentsburg.Camera: Henry Wilkins
As Eurovision 2024 is underway, find out which nation has lost Europe’s famous song contest the most times, frequently coming in last place.
Seafood is already responsible for 17 percent of the world’s protein intake, and aquaculture is the fastest growing food supply sector in the world.
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Former President Donald Trump has reignited controversy with inflammatory remarks suggesting a preference for immigrants from predominantly white nations while denigrating those from Latin America, and primarily Black nations. At a private event, Trump reportedly joked about welcoming immigrants from nice countries like Denmark, Switzerland,
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) Police in Norway say a man carrying two knives stabbed one person and threatened several others in the center of Oslo on Wednesday.
Norway’s foreign minister has criticised some western countries for their inconsistent responses to violations of international law in Gaza and Ukraine
Tests like those carried out by Kongsberg in Norway aim to sway decision makers in the company’s direction.
Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund says it will continue to advocate for investments based on ESG factors.